Get started with agate

Configuration file

The first step is to create a configuration file for the mission and glider of interest. An example configuration file is located in the ‘agate/settings’ folder: agate_config_example.cnf

This is a text file that can be modified in any text editor or within MATLAB. Start any comment lines with %. It has settings for the glider and mission, paths to relevant input and output folders, map extent and plotting settings, and acoustic system settings.

Running agate

• Open MATLAB
• Add agate to the path (with subfolders), if not done so
• Type agate agate_config.cnf in the command window and hit enter
  • replace <agate_config.cnf> with the name of your configuration file
• Alternatively, simply type agate and you will be prompted for a configuration file